Metal corner



J- C MILLER Aug. 2, 1932.

METAL CORNER Filed April 10, 1931 ATTORNEYS ain JOHN QMILLER, orLAKEWOOD, OHIO METAL CORNER Application filed April 10,

4 This. invention relates to metal corners or braces especially adaptedfor firmly securing together the joining members of frames for window ordoor screens and other similar frames and has for the primary object,the.

provision of a device of the above stated character which may be easilyand cheaply stamped from a suitable metal blank, thereby reducing thecost of manufacture over braces for similar purposes and which willprovide a device when applied to the members of a frame which willfirmly hold said members in proper relation even when subjected tosevere strains and also obviate the customary use of dowels, screws andlike fasteners now employed in frame construction.

Another object of this invention is the provision of a metal corner orbrace of the above stated character which will be simple, durable andefficient and which may be manufactured and sold at a comparatively lowcost.

lVith these and other objects in view, this invention consists incertain novel features of construction, combination and arrange ment ofparts to be hereinafter more fully described and claimed. I

For a complete understanding of my inven tion, reference is to be had tothe following description and accompanying drawing, in which Figure 1 isa perspective view illustrating a metal corner or brace applied to afragmentary portion of a frame.

Figure 2 is a perspective view illustrating he device removed from aframe.

Figure 3 is a planview illustrating the application of the metal cornersor braces to a window or door screen frame.

Figure A is a fragmentary sectional View 7 illustrating the means ofsecuring the metal corner or brace to the frame.

Referring in detail to the drawing,rthe numeral 1 indicates an elongatedbody of U substantially U-shape in cross section providing the parallelplates 2 connected by a web or bight portion 3, a portion of which isfree from the side plates 2 and bent at right angles to form anattaching tongue 4: which has its free end rounded and apertured asshown at 5. The corners of the plates 2 are apert'uresb and 7 1931. 1Serial No. 529,196.

slightly. rounded with the edges thereof curved'inwardly .to form beadsor flanges 6. The side plates are provided with a series of apertures 17and also sitely disposed slots 8.

As shown in Figure 1, the body 1 is applied to members A and B so thatthe side plates Zengage opposite faces of the members A'and B and extendacrossthe joint between said members A and B. The bight portion 3engages one of the edge faces of the member A while the tongue 4:engages a corresponding face of the memberrB'. Tacks, nails and similarfasteners may be employed for securing the body to the members A and Bby driving the fasteners 9 through the members A'and B. 1

The body when applied to the shown in Figure 3 will not interfere withthe securing of the wire meshlO and beading 11 to the frame as thefasteners 12 which pass throughthe beading and wire mesh may passthrough the bodies 1 by way ofthe slots 8.

From the foregoing description taken in connection with the accompanyingdrawing,

it Will be noted that metal corners or braces constructed 1n accordancewith the foregoing will eifectively secure and reinforce the members ofa frame where said members join with each other thereby obviating thecustomary practice of joining such members by means of screws,- dowelpins and the like. The frame capable of withstanding severe strains andsaid devices will not interfere with the securing of the wire mesh andheading to the frame;

provided with oppoiiito the material of the.

PATENT; orFicE frame as 7 when secured together with my invention isWhile I have shown and described the v I preferred embodiment of myinvention, it will be understood that minor changes in construction,combination and arrangement of parts may be made without departing fromthe spirit and scope of my invention, as claimed Having thus describedmy invention, what I claim is: v

1. A corner brace andan attaching means comprising an elongated body forsecuring the adjacent ends of right angularly disposed members and ofsubstantially U-shape in cross section providing parallel side platesand a Web portion connecting said side plates approximately one half oftheir length, said side plates engaging opposite faces of the membersand said Web portion engaging one edge of one of the members and bent toform a right angularly disposed tongue engaging the other member, saidtongue and plate having apertures to receive fasteners for securing theplates and tongues to the respective members.

2. A corner brace and an attaching means comprisin an elongated body forsecuring the adjacent ends of rig htangularly disposed members and ofsubstantially U-shape in cross section providing parallel side platesand a Web portionconnecting said side plates approximately one half oftheir length, said side plates engaging opposite faces of the membersand said Web portion engaging one edge of one of the members and bent toform a rightangularly disposed tongue engaging the other member, saidtongue and plate having apertures to receive fasteners for securing theplate and tongues to the respective members, said plates having slots topermit fasteners ofbeading strips to extend there- .through into therightangularly disposed members. I

In testimony whereof I affix my signature.

JOHN C. MILLER.

